TEACHER OF SPANISH (MATERNITY COVER)

MPS/UPR (Outer London)

Start date: ideally from February 2026, possibly Easter 2026

Join our thriving Spanish department as a temporary Teacher of Spanish. We are looking for a knowledgeable professional who would relish the opportunity to inspire our highly motivated, engaged and hardworking student body. The school greatly values the unique contribution languages brings to our curriculum and to developing students’ cultural literacy and helping them flourish as global citizens.

Spanish is a popular subject choice at GCSE and A Level, with a number pursuing dual language GCSEs. Reflecting this engagement, our Spanish department supported the achievement of an extraordinary set of results in the summer with 85% of GCSE grades at 9-8, and 100% A*-A at A level. The department is ably supported by a specialist Foreign Language Assistant.

Candidates suitable for the role will:

• be confident in teaching Spanish to Key Stage 4 students. New teachers will be supported in developing the knowledge and skills necessary for teaching to A level over a period of time

• be confident in teaching to high achieving students

• be an excellent classroom practitioner

• be willing to use a range of strategies to teach across the ability range

• be passionate about personal and professional development and demonstrate a willingness to engage with the findings of evidence-based research through our whole school CPD programme

• help extend and enrich students’ school experiences beyond the curriculum

• have the ability to communicate effectively with staff, students and parents

We can offer:

• the opportunity to join highly successful and collaborative Spanish department with a range of expertise

• a well-established curriculum with high quality lesson resources available for all key stages

• a stimulating and creative environment in a school where extra-curricular activities flourish

• a diverse workplace, with an engaged student and staff community who are currently collaborating on a review of the school’s approach to equality, diversity and inclusion

• a two-week October half term

• a caring environment where the work-life balance of teachers is proactively supported by the governors and senior leadership team.

• a wide range of online paid resources to support teaching and learning

• numerous other benefits (please see our attached information pack)

The Tiffin Girls’ School is ideally situated just fifteen minutes’ walk from Kingston upon Thames town centre and mainline station (Zone 6). For further information about our school please see our web site. Please apply using the downloadable application form on this page or available on our website, or contact the school office. Please note that CV’s will not be accepted.

Closing date: Monday 8 December at 9am

Interviews will be held during week commencing 8 December 2025

The Tiffin Girls’ School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share and support this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to both a full employment history and child protection check, and will also be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring (criminal record) check.